PRACTICE TEST 2 PART A

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SINH GIỎI LẦN 1

NAM ĐỊNH NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Lớp: 12 THPT
Phần trắc nghiệm - Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(Đề thi gồm: 08 trang)

PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)

Hướng dẫn làm phần thi nghe hiểu:
- Bài nghe gồm 20 câu, thí sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự chạy 2 lần.
- Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc, hướng dẫn chi tiết đã có trong bài nghe.

I. SECTION 1 Question 1 - 10
MINTONS CAR MART
Customer Enquiry
Example Answer
MAKE Lida

Engine size (1) ……1.4 litres/ 1.4 liters

Model Max
Type of gears (2) ………… automatic
Preferred colour (3) …… light/sky …………blue

FINANCE
Customer wishes to (4) ……… credit ………
arrange Yes
Part exchange

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Wendy (5) … Harries …………
Title (6) ………………… Dr/Doctor …………
Address 20, Green Banks
(7) …… Alton ……………Hampshire

Postcode GU8 9EW

Contact number (8) (for………… messages …………………only) 0798 257 643

CURRENT CAR
Make Conti
Model Name (9) ……… Lion ……………………
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 Year : 1994

Milleage Maximum : 70,000

Colour Metallic grey
Condition (10) ……… reasonable ……………………
II.SECTION 2 Question 11-20
Which TWO facilities at the leisure club have recently been improved?
A. the gym B. the tracks C. the indoor pool
D. the outdoor pool E. the sports training for children
Question 13 – 20: Complete the notes below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer:

JOINING THE LEISURE CLUB

Personal Assessment
 New members should describe any (13) … health problems ……….
 The (14) …… safety rules ………….will be explained to you before you use the equipment
 You will be given a six-week (15) ………………… plan …………..
Types of membership
 There is a compulsory £90 (16) ……… joining …………………….. fee for members
 Gold members are given (17) …………… free entry ……………. To all the LP clubs
 Premier members are given priority during (18) …………… peak …………. Hours
 Premier members can bring some (19) …… guests …………………… every month
 Members should always take their (20) ………photo card/ photo cards ………….. with them

PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish
Question 2 A. equal B. campus C. danger D. perform
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 3. " Would you mind getting me a cup of coffee?" - " ---"
A. It’s my pleasure B. I never drink coffee
C. Cream and sugar, please D. No, thanks
Question 4. . "Hello, Could I speak to Maria, please?" - "-----"
A. Good morning, how are you B. Speaking. who's that?
C. Yes, of course D. Hello Alice, how are you?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5. It has been decided that the driver of the car is liable for the damages caused to the
passenger.
A. arrested and imprisoned B. irresponsible for C. legally responsible D. personally proposed

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Question 6. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t show surprise B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t care D. wasn’t happy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7 After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the
hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
Question 8. We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight
o'clock and take good care of their own business.
A. manage an inflexible system B. have a good voyage
C. run faster than others D. organize things inefficiently
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined parts that need correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 9. Thunder occurs as an electrical charge passes through air, causing the heated air to expand
A B C
and colliding with layers of cooler air.
D
Question 10. During their first attempts as a song writer, George Gershwin diligently continued to study
A B C
the piano, harmony, theory, and orchestration.
D
Question 11. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many
A B
hormones and regulates another endocrine glands.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following
sentences
Question 12. It is advisable that _________ a career objective at the start of his/her resume.
A. every applicants write B. an applicant writes
C. every applicant write D. an applicant must be writing
Question 13. ________ she entered the house than the phone started to ring.
A. No longer had B. Scarcely had C. Hardly had D. No sooner had
Question 14. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place.
A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable
Question 15. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always _____
A. credible -đáng tin, có thể tin được B. creditable vẻ vang, đáng khen, rõ ràng
C. credulous – dễ tin người, dễ bị lừa D. imaginable
Question 16. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris.
A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side
Question 17. The last student ____ was John.
A. for interviewed B. who is interviewed C. to be interviewed D. whom was
interviewed
Question 18. You ___ out yesterday without a coat. No wonder you caught cold.
A. mustn’t have gone B. hadn’t gone C. shouldn’t have gone D. haven’t gone
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Question 19. He’s ___________ work and cannot possibly see you now.
A. not involved with B. very interested in C. concerned with D. up to his ears in
+ concerned with (quan tâm đến, dính líu đến): all people are concerned with student's education
+ concerned in (dính líu đến, thường là liên quan đến tai nạn hoặc ... tệ nạn ) ): he was concerned in a
criminal activity
+ concerned about (lo lăng về ...): She is concerned about my health.
+ concerned for (cũng mang nghĩa lo lắng về ...nhưng thiên về nghĩa lo lắng đến sự an toàn, tính mạng
của ai đó) : Rescuers are concerned for the safety of two men trapped in the cave.
+ concerned for/about sb: quan tâm, chăm sóc ai đó: he was concerned for the children
+ concerned (ở thể bị động): có liên quan, dính líu: Divorce is very painful, especially when children
are concerned.
+ concerned to do something: nó mang nghĩa là làm việc j` đó vì nghĩa nó quan trọng: i am concerned
to keep on studying.
Question 20. It was found that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end.
A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
Question 21. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship.
A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose
Question 22. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really.
A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably
Question 23. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
- take somebody up: giúp đỡ ai, nhận ai làm người mình dìu dắt
- keep somebody up: làm ai thức khuya
- catch somebody up: đuổi kịp ai
- hold somebody (something) up: đưa ra làm ví dụ
Question 24. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
Theo yêu cầu của còn demand : mang ý nhu cầu, mệnh lệnh
Question 25. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried

PART C. READING (5.0 points)

I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (1.0 point)
You have learned about dinosaurs in school. Maybe you have seen them in museum. But how
much do you really know about these animals? Not all dinosaurs were just big reptiles. For years,
scientists thought dinosaurs were big, dumb, and cold blooded - in other words, just giant reptiles. Some
dinosaurs were huge. But many were about the size of modern-day birds or dogs. Were dinosaurs warm-
or cold blooded? Paleontologists- are not sure. But they believe some were intelligent. Of course, no
dinosaur was as smart as a human or even a monkey. However, some smaller dinosaurs - like the two-
meter (six-foot) Troodon — had fairly large brains.
Was Tyrannosaurus rex a powerful predator? Some scientists think the opposite is true. In the
movies, T.rex is often a speedy giant, but in fact, this dinosaur could not run very fast. Physically, it was
too large. In reality, T.rex probably moved as fast as an elephant. Also, T. rex had very small arms.
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Without strong legs or arms, this dinosaur probably wasn’t a powerful hunter. It may have been a
scavenger instead, only eating animals that were already dead.
Did an asteroid kill the dinosaurs? An asteroid hit Mexico’s Yucantan Peninsula about 65 million
years ago. It created a 180-kilometer (HO-mile) wide crater called Chicxulub. Many believe this asteroid
caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. But even before this, dinosaurs were already dying out around the
world, for many reasons. At the end of the Cretaceous period, for example, the global climate was
changing and Earth's temperature was getting colder.Dinosaurs completely disappeared about 65 million
years ago. However, scientists believe modern-day birds are descendants of certain dinosaurs. If this
true, then dinosaurs' relatives are still walking - and flying - among us!
(Source: https://www.ducksters.com/animaIs/dinosaurs)
Question 1: The best title for this reading could be .
A. What Really killed the Dinosaurs B. The Facts and Fiction about Dinosaurs
C. Dinosaurs Discovered in Mexico D. Our Favorite Dinosaurs
Question 2: Which statement about the Troodon is probably TRUE according to the passage?
A. It was as smart as a monkey. B. It was warm-blooded.
C. It was a huge animal. D. It was quite intelligent.
Question 3: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ?
A. a speedy giant B. a powerful hunter
C. a powerful predator D. Tyrannosaurus rex
Question 4: According to the passage, at the end of the Cretaceous period
A. some dinosaurs started to fly B. the Earth's temperature was changing
C. humans appeared on Earth D. dinosaur numbers were increasing in Mexico
Question 5: The word "descendants" in paragraph 4 means .
A. ancestors B. phenomena C. offspring D. scavengers
II. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (2.0 points)
Even with his diverse experience as an elected official at the state level, Andrew Johnson was the first
president of the United States ever to be impeached, primarily because of his violent temper and
unyielding stubbornness. His career started in 1828 with his collection to the city council of Greenville,
Tennessee, and after two years as an alderman, he took office as mayor. His advancements followed in
rapid succession when he was elected to the Tennessee state senate, then as the state governor, and later
to the U.S. House of Representatives for five consecutive terms.
In 1864, Johnson ran for the office of vice-president on the Lincoln- Johnson ticket and was inaugurated
in 1865. After Lincoln’s assassination six weeks into his term, Johnson found himself president at a time
when southern leaders were concerned about their forced alliance with the northern states and feared
retaliation for their support of the secession. Instead, however, with the diplomatic skill he had learned
from Lincoln, Johnson offered full pardon to almost all Confederates on the condition that they take an
oath of allegiance. He further reorganized the former Confederate states and set up legislative elections.
Congressional opposition to his peace- making policies resulted in gridlock between the House and
Johnson, and the stalemate grew into an open conflict on the issue of the emancipation of slaves. While
Johnson held the view that newly freed slaves lacked understanding and knowledge of civil liberties to
vote intelligently, Congress overrode Johnson’s veto of the Civil Rights Bill, which awarded them
citizenship and ratified the Fourteenth Amendment. In the years that followed, Congress passed bills
depriving the president of the power to pardon political criminals, stripping away his status of
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commander-in-chief, and taking away Johnson’s right to dismiss civil and executive officers from their
duties. Johnson vetoed each bill, and each veto was overridden. When Johnson dismissed the secretary of
war, Edwin Stanton, Stanton refused to step down and was supported by the House of Representatives,
which voted to impeach Johnson. At the trial, the Senate came one vote short of the two-thirds majority
necessary to remove him from office. After Johnson’s term expired, he returned to his home state, but in
1875 he was elected senator and went back to Washington to take his seat.
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Andrew Johnson’s personal characteristics
B. Andrew Johnson’s career as a politician
C. Congressional decisions in the late 1800s
D. Congressional decisions and procedures in the late 1800s
Question 2. In line 4, the phrase “took office” is closest in meaning to
A. moved into an office B. became an official C. began a government job D. rearranged the
office
Question 3. What can be inferred from the first paragraph about Andrew Johnson’s work in Tennessee?
A. His personality precluded him from important positions.B. His work became known to the governor.
C. He was elected to several important posts. D. He was represented to the posts five
times.
Question 4. According to the passage, what led to Johnson’s downfall?
A. The state of the nation’s economy B. His liberal position on slavery
C. His personal characteristics D. His waffling and hesitation
Question 5. The author of the passage implies that when Johnson became president he
A. was a dedicated supporter of civil rights B. was a soft-spoken and careful diplomat
C. had an extensive background in politics D. had already experienced political turmoil
Question 6. According to the passage, at the beginning of Johnson’s term as president southerners were
A. expected to secede from the union B. apprehensive about their future
C. singled out as scapegoats D. afraid of his violent temper
Question 7. According to the passage, Congress’s disapproval of Andrew Johnson’s policies was
A. short-lived and groundless B. detrimental to his presidency
C. directed at his civic duties D. stopped as soon as it emerged
Question 8. In line 21, the word “pardon” is closest in meaning to
A. parade B. patronize (bảo trợ, đỡ đầu)
C. exonerate miễn tội cho ai/ miễn cho ai nhiệm vụ gì D. extricate giải thoát, gỡ thoát
Question 9. The author of the passage implies that the Stanton affair proved the president’s
A. lack of stamina B. lack of electoral vote C. loss of willpower D. loss of
authority
Question 10. According to the passage, the attempt to impeach Andrew Johnson
A. succeeded as expected by the House B. failed by a minimal margin
C. put an end to his political career D. overwhelmed his supporters in Tennessee
III. Read the following passage, then choose the word which best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or
D to indicate your answers. (2.0 points)
Media and advertising
After more than fifty years of television, it might seem only obvious to conclude that it is here to (1)
……… There have been many objections to it during this time, of course, and (2) ……… a variety of
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grounds. Did it cause eye-strain? Was the (3) ……… bombarding us with radioactivity? Did the
advertisements contain subliminal messages, persuading us to buy more? Did children turn to violence
through watching it, either because so (4 ) ……… programmes taught them how to shoot, rob, and kill,
or because they had to do something to counteract the hours they had spent glued to the tiny screen? Or
did it simply create a vast passive (5 ) ……… drugged by glamorous serials and inane situation (6)
……… ? On the other hand did it increase anxiety by sensationalizing the news [or the news which was
(7 ) ……… by suitable pictures] and filling our living rooms with war, famine and political unrest? (8)
……… in all, television proved to be the all-purpose scapegoat for the second half of the century, blamed
for everything, but above all, eagerly watched. For no (9 ) ……… how much we despised it, feared it,
were bored by it, or felt that it took us away from the old paradise of family conversation and hobbies
such as collecting stamps, we never turned it off. We kept staring at the screen, aware that our own tiny
(10 ) ……… was in if we looked carefully.
Question 1. A. be B. stay C. exist D. prolong
Question 2. A. with B. over C. by D. on
Question 3. A. screen B. danger C. machine D. reason
Question 4. A. that B. far C. many D. what
Question 5. A. programme B. personality C. audience D. tense
Question 6. A. comedies B. programmes C. perhaps D.
consequently
Question 7. A. taken B. presented C. capable D.
accompanied
Question 8. A. Taken B. All C. Somewhat D. Thus
Question 9. A. one B. matter C. difference D. reason
Question 10. A. fault B. reflection C. situation D.
consciousness
PART D. WRITING (6.0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (2.0 points)
I. Rewrite the sentences below beginning with the words given : (1p)
1. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.
 Get ...... Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home............
2. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
 The operation left ....... The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected................
3. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
 Much ........ Much as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like her....................
4. Everyone was surprised to see George leave the party early.
 To ....... To everyone’s surprise, George left the party early..................................
5. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
 If ..... If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack....................................
6. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
 Hard ....... Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed.............................
7. Do all the washing, please!
 Let ..... Let all the washing be done..........................................
8. The police let him leave after they had questioned him.
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 He was .... He was let go after having been questioned by the police................................................
9. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him.
 I wish ..... I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him........
10. Mick thought that we were married.
 Mick was under ............. under the impression that we were married........................
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has
the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. You must use
no more than five words. (1.0 point)
1. Joanne has a rather unsatisfactory relationship with her sisters (get)
 Joanne .........……… doesn’t get on well ………… with her sisters
2. The committee decided that the crash was not the pilot’s fault. (blame)
 The committee ………… didn’t blame the pilot for ……………for the crash.
3. Judy was the only one who answered the question correctly. (apart)
 Everyone got the answer ………… wrong/ incorrect apart from ……… Judy.
4. If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time. (point)
 There was … no point in trying.....………… to force him to repay the debt.
5 . You must eat less sugar. (intake)
 You must……… should) reduce/ limit your intake ………… of sugar.
III. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. (0) has
been done as an example. (1.0 point)
(0). I never have enough money. (short)
à I am always short of money.
1. I’ll give you the day off if you work on Saturday morning. (condition)
On condition that you work on Saturday morning, I will give you the day off..
2. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before (touch)
.... I could not keep/get in touch with him because I had lost his phone number....
3. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it. (capable)
.... Most students are capable of working very hard when they feel like it.......................
4. Mr. Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason for his success. (attributed)
... Mr. Beaver attributed his success to hard work................
5.After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (hand)
........ After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation.....................
IV. Write an essay of 200-220 words. (2 points)
It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society. Give reasons for your answer and
include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today’s world, our lives are submerged in (áp đảo, tràn ngập) the development of mass
media. Accordingly, a media-abundant society can bring many benefits but also cause several drawbacks
to our life./ Living in a media-rich society has not only good parts, but it also has drawbacks. Some of the
advantages and disadvantages will be discussed in this essay.
The first advantage of multimedia is that it enables us to approach quickly the information we
need. For example, with plenty of newspaper online, we can find no difficult to figure out what is going
on in the US or how people live in China. On the other hand, by dint of (do, bởi) the booming of media,
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now, we have more opportunities to watch many spectacular shows or programs, which can help us to
entertain in our free time. Moreover, thanks to the social media, connection now is easier than ever and
we can communicate unlimitedly to our friends or partners.
Nevertheless, mass media can affect negatively to people’s lives. As a result of overwhelmed
information on media, which is not always reliable, we can sometimes become misleading and not aware
of what is right thing. For instance, due to the incorrect information about toxic in grape fruits on some
newspaper online, many farmers have suffered a lot of loss and damages recently// For example, the
information delivered to people through commercials is very often distorted in order to convince people
to purchase a product they don’t even need. In addition, people may be keen on watching the shows or
programs all the time and do not spend their time on outdoor activities like sports, which will be not
beneficial for their health.
In conclusion, it is obvious that we are surrounded by media everywhere but we should find the
balance between media and our real lives to avoid the detrimental effects of this.

3 Write an essay of 200-220 words. (2 points)

It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society. Give reasons for your answer and
include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today’s world, our lives are submerged in (áp đảo, tràn ngập) the development of mass
media. Accordingly, a media-abundant society can bring many benefits but also cause several drawbacks
to our life./ Living in a media-rich society has not only good parts, but it also has drawbacks. Some of the
advantages and disadvantages will be discussed in this essay.
The first advantage of multimedia is that it enables us to approach quickly the information we
need. For example, with plenty of newspaper online, we can find no difficult to figure out what is going
on in the US or how people live in China. On the other hand, by dint of (do, bởi) the booming of media,
now, we have more opportunities to watch many spectacular shows or programs, which can help us to
entertain in our free time. Moreover, thanks to the social media, connection now is easier than ever and
we can communicate unlimitedly to our friends or partners.
Nevertheless, mass media can affect negatively to people’s lives. As a result of overwhelmed
information on media, which is not always reliable, we can sometimes become misleading and not aware
of what is right thing. For instance, due to the incorrect information about toxic in grape fruits on some
newspaper online, many farmers have suffered a lot of loss and damages recently// For example, the
information delivered to people through commercials is very often distorted in order to convince people
to purchase a product they don’t even need. In addition, people may be keen on watching the shows or
programs all the time and do not spend their time on outdoor activities like sports, which will be not
beneficial for their health.
In conclusion, it is obvious that we are surrounded by media everywhere but we should find the
balance between media and our real lives to avoid the detrimental effects of this.

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ĐÁP ÁN

PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)

I. SECTION 1 Question 1 – 10
1. 1.4 litres/ 1.4 liters 6. Dr/Doctor
2. automatic 7. Alton
3. light/sky 8. messages
4. credit 9. Lion
5. Harries 10. reasonable
II.SECTION 2 Question 11-20
11&12: ( in either order) A, C
13. health problems
14. safety rules
15. plan
16. joining
17. free entry
18. peak
19. guests
20. photo card/ photo cards
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5.0 points)

1. A 11. D
2. D 12. B/ C
3. A 13. B/ D
4. B 14. D
5. C 15. A
6. A 16. C
7. A 17. C
8. D 18. C
9. D 19. D
10. A 20. B

PART C. READING (5.0 points)

I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (1.0 point)
1. b 2. D 3.D 4.B 5.C
II. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (2.0 points)
1B 2C 3C 4C 5C 6B 7B 8C 9D 10B
III. Read the following passage, then choose the word which best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or
D to indicate your answers. (2.0 points)
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.C
6.B 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.B
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 PART D. WRITING (6.0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (2.0 points)
I. Rewrite the sentences below beginning with the words given : (1p)
1. Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home.
2. The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected.
3. Much as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like her.
4. To everyone’s surprise, George left the party early.
5. If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.
6.Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed.
7.Let all the washing be done.
8.He was let go after having been questioned by the police.
9.I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him.
10.Mick was under the impression that we were married.
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has
the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. You must use
no more than five words. (1.0 point)
1 . doesn’t get on well
2. didn’t blame the pilot for
3. wrong/ incorrect apart from
4. no point in trying
5. (should) reduce/ limit your intake
III. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. (0) has
been done as an example. (1.0 point)
1. On condition that you work on Saturday morning, I will give you the day off.
2. I could not keep/get in touch with him because I had lost his phone number.
3.Most students are capable of working very hard when they feel like it.
4.Mr. Beaver attributed his success to hard work.
5.After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation

IV. Write an essay of 200-220 words. (2 points)

1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of
English language gifted upper-secondary school students
3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of
English language gifted upper-secondary school students.

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EXTRA SENTENCE WRITING EXERCISE

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 1. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.  Only after......
2. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery. He received a........
3. You can eat as much as you like for 5$ at the new lunch-bar. There is no.......
4. She wore a hearing-aid, even though she could hear the phone ring perfectly well. She wasn’t so.....
5. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones is.......
6. My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year.  I was...............
7. It was his incompetence which led to their capture.  If.............
8. I’m certainly not going to give you any more money.  I have no........
9. I don’t think there will be any applicants for this post. (likelihood)
10. It was difficult for Susan to believe the good news (hardly)
11. You must make allowances for his inexperience. (account)
12. This contract is not binding until we both sign it. (bound)
13. He wasn’t to blame for the accident. (fault)
14. You shouldn’t take his help for granted. (assume)
15. Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed.  We haven’t received...........
16. The sales man told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday.  According..........
17. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.  There have.............
18. It’s not certain that Jones will get the job.  It is open.........
19. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.  No sooner.......
20. As I get older, I want to travel less.  The older.............
21. A house in that district will cost you at least 100,000$.  You won’t be able............
22. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.  Alan’s illness...........
23. Mr. Bill managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbor helped him. (without)
24. Nobody is infallible. (mistakes)
25. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul. (took)
26. He talked about nothing except the weather (sole)
27. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (regrets)
28. It is stuped of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan. (idiot)
29. The company has decided to replace this model. (intention)
30. In the next few years we’ll probably hear a lot more about environmental pollution (likely)

Key to exercise 5:

1. Only after a new pay offer did the workers call off the strike.
2. He received a sentence of six months for his part in the robbery.
3. There is no limit/restriction to how much you eat at the new lunch-bar.
4. She wasn’t so deaf/hard of hearing that she couln’t hear the phone.
5. Mrs. Jones is the most generous person you will/could ever meet/ (be likely) to meet.
6. I was allowed to go abroad alone for the first time last year.
7. If he hadn’t been so imcompetent they wouldn’t have been captured.
8. I have no intention of giving you any more money.

Key to exercise 6:

1. There is little/no likelihood that there will be applicants for this post.
2. Susan could hardly believe the good news.
3. You must take his experience into account/ You must take account of his experience.
4. Neither (one) of us is bound by this contract until we both sign it.
5. The accident was not his fault.
6. You should /do not assume (that) he will help you.

Key to exercise 7:

1. We haven’t received confirmation of/about our hotel booking (yet)

2. According to the salesman my new car would/will be delivered next Wednesday.
3. There have been very few sightings of the Yeti at this altitude.

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 4. It is open to question (as to) whether Jones will get the job.
5. No sooner had the announcement been made than everyone started complaining.
6. The older I get the less I want to travel.
7. You won’t be able to buy/get a house in that district for less than/under $100.000.
8. Alan’s illness was caused by/brought about/due to/the result of his working too hard at the office.

Key to exercise 8:

1. Without the help of his neighbor, Mr. Bill would/could not/never have repairted the garage roof.
2. We all make mistakes/ Everyone makes mistakes/Everyone can make mistakes.
3. The last Olympic Games took place in Seoul.
4. His sale topic/subject of conversation was the weather.
5. I had no regrets about/on/over leaving the club in the end.
6. You are an idiot to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan.
7. It’s the company’s intention to replace this model.
8. We’re likely to hear a lot more about environmental pollution in the next few years.

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